Gladys Knight "The Need To Be" (2009)

[mozeban]

Wow

[MsQPatti]

wow'' yes i LOVE this song thanks 4 posting!"

[MrMistyBlue42]

I don't think she could make a bad recording if she tried .

[wearestellar]

Damn,How could anyone dislike this song.

[ivanbocalon]

Gladys resiste ao tempo!!!, Saudades do seu Trio The Pips !

Formidável Dama da Música Negra Americana !

Eternamente em nossos corações !

Salve Gladys !!!

Ivan Bocalon

[oigls1]

Don't hurt em Gladys...

[kvj1129]

My youngest sons swan song! RIP Steven...... Bless you Gladys!

[AntRuinedYou]

Tyler Perry has a show?

[dixieohdixie]

love this forever

[MsQueenPatti4U]

my my my i always loved this SONG !!! THANK you 4 posting """ Smiles & BLessings!!!

[Mslude]

I'm 46 as of oct and gladys still sounds as magnificent as she did when I was growing up as a child she and patti are true true legends and i will always love them young people this is true singing even after all these years non can match them even todays singers are pail in comparison to mrs knight and mrs patti

[stevejames1012]

Gladys Knight has the voice of an angel. Hands down one of the most precious sounds on the planet...imho

[ann459]

She looks and sounds amazing! I love her:-)

[flinttownboy2]

Beyonce wish she had a voice like this

[jenard20]

@flinttownboy2 y would u compare put beyonce in her category, their too different to try to compare. beyonce can sang when she want to, now if u wanna compare beyonce' to someone, try sum1 around her own age

[ladymabrydesigns1960]

I need to hear this, it gave me strenght to keep believing in my self and my space.

[quanislove]

I love me some Gladys!!!! She always make me cry..

[jjglover1951]

I so love this song and Gladys singing it. It just makes me feel like it was made just for me. She does not get the acculades that should be given to her because she is a superstar and her sound is so unique. I love you Gladys.

[useable100]

Love myself some GK...wonderful singer.

[chantel101ish]

ilove her

[DIOGENESHUMOR]

QUE VOZ E QUE TALENTO ! ESSE MUNDO AINDA TEM JEITO!

[pen1347]

you should hear cecelia nodell singing the need to be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[useable100]

@pen1347

I looked her up and listened...

*blink* and????

[TheGhanadream]

Thier will never be another,pure greatness

[6696JPA]

MARAVILHOSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA­AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[TinaTurner14943]

Gott seegne Gladys !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ganz großes Kino absolut Wundervoll !!!!!!!

[MrBossman1953]

It is har to believe that she is 65 years young. She is still FINE, and her voice is still as strong as it as on Ted Mack's show.

[MsIamWoman]

One of my favorite songs ever recorded sung by one of my favorite singers of all time, Gladys Knight. It doesn't get much better...........

[TwiggyFlyaway]

First heard this song watching I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELF and it made me stop look and notice. This is how I've felt all my life and it was so great watching this performance of what I've lived for so long. Thank You !

[misshorrana]

eu amo isso e lindooo.gladys e gladys sempre.

[Javimarueda]

God bless Gladys Knight!!!

[lonestar710]

4 dislikes what planet are these people from

[djhouse40]

the one thing that i am ultimately proud of is that i am from atlanta, ga and she is as well. she is my favorite all time female vocalist. you will always be my favorite gladys. she picked on me once at a concert of hers. she was singing a favorite song of my girlfriends and my girl was not there with me so I called her on myu cell and I ran up to the speaker. Gladys then looked at me and said that she knew I had to be a cheap date cause I was calling my girl on the phone

[candylady1625]

@djhouse40 Lols, dat's too funny, tee hee hee hee! You know djhouse, I'm a singer also and I can't figure out for the life of me, why some people seem to wait just until the moment when the singer is on stage then they start moving around in the audience. I've watched this to happen not only on a vid. of my own but on a few other ppl's singing videos also and it's not like the singers are doing a bad job. I can't understand if it 's an emergency of if somebody gotta go potty but dat's it.

[misshorrana]

i love gladys knight.

[melyoyo1]

Does anyone know if there is a certain place Gladys usually always performs?? I would love to invite her to my school because we need musicians like her and I cant find out where she is!!?!

[candylady1625]

@melyoyo1 Hi there, well the first thing I would say is that you could always google her to try to find out...... and btw, what school do you attend?

[missmount03]

man gladys knight is the best i love 2:29-2:52 she is the bomb(no offence)

[13260daniel]

simply brilliant your voice is unique Gladys,love this song thank you

[imtboi]

This woman knows how to deliver a song. She took a song that I would have probably never listened to and made me love it.

[browntuka]

DAMMMMM, why you gotta make me teary eyed girl...... Your too much G!!!!

[OKEYDAYLJ]

I'm sitting here with chills all over! This Lady sings from her heart!

[lilsean95]

Do we have anymore great singer like this My favorite songs for many many years not too mention one the most gifted and talented singer of all times Mrs Knight. Thank you!!

[marybell729]

These words are strong in this song bot beatiful...

[thetruckernurse]

I really love this song ! i am what i am fool !!!

[thetruckernurse]

@thetruckernurse true that i get it..just be yourself thats all anybody can do.

[pumas6100]

singing equal and she still beatifull she is my girlfriend VIVA GLADYS FROM MEXICO CITY

[Xone7]

GLADYS KNIGHT IS AMAZING! She sends chills on my arms.

[tasiawood]

so beautiful

[esaldana282]

watching tyler perry movie. Gladys Knight sang this song. I cried like a baby. Struggling with who I am to those I love so so much. She touched the spots that hurt and she touched the spots where I love. Incredible.

[jayrock38]

THANK YOU GLADYS.... YOU GET BETTER AND BETTER WITH TIME..I TRULY FEEL THIS...IF ONE IS NOT CAREFUL THEY CAN LOOSE THEMSELVES IN SOMEONE ELSE......I WAS TOLD TO PUT ONA SMILE FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS INSPITE OF.I CHOSE NOT TO GO,BECAUSE I AM THREW PRETENDING ALL IS FINE WHEN ITS NOT.I FEEL A PERSON SHOULD BE REAL 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR ..I LOVE YOU GLADYS YOU ARE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL

[anohso]

Strangely, Gladys is well appreciated, but somehow I feel as if she's underrated. I guess she's just too good?

[badtzmaroo]

@anohso she is underrated, but who cares.. in our hearts we know how good she is and we love her...

[josette47]

GLORY!!!

[musicteaching101]

I've loved the sound of her voice from the first moment I heard it. Her voice reaches deep into your soul and touches your spirit. The first time I heard this song was in the movie, "I Can Do Bad All By Myself." I recently heard the original version on this site. One of the best things about a seasoned singer is the slight changes in the vocal timbre. Her voice has continued to evolve over the years. We are thankful for her gift. She has come to do what she was sent here to do, Sing!!!!

[DaxShaw]

Thank god we have real artists like her still around to show what's real music is. She doesn't need rappers,wind machines and all kinds of special affects to do her thing

[applepi78]

Im 14 years pld and when i heard this song i begain to cry lol she is truly anointed!

[THESOLOVELYTAM]

THIS IS ONE OF HER BEST SONGS

[luvtinaturnerlots]

shes the best

[aepps20012001]

Beautiful song..Gladys sounds and looks flawless...Classic!!

[warpaulda]

gladys will b gladys

[SinclairisCool]

Where are The Pips?

[drsthurman]

I REALLY, REALLY LOVE THIS THIS SONG, THIS SONG IS SO VERY MEANINGFUL, CAUSE I AM WHO I AM AND I HAD A NEED TO BE

[mrob75]

This woman is PURE CLASS!!!! Stand aside all you tacky, tattooed, slutty Hip-Hoppers! You don't even measure up to this woman's ankles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mtw5536]

@mrob75 You are so right about that. The funny part is most of them can't sing a note. All they are is well marketed Azz. I can only think of one or two that will have a careere spanning 40 or 50 years like Gladys Knight

[Drea9318]

Thanks to Ms. Knight.... for making it plan.... I have the need to be who I am. Love G. Knight and her soul touching music.

[chocolateman78]

I LOVE this song...I didn't even know about this song until I heard her sing on Tyler Perry's movie: "I Can Do Bad All By Myself"!!

It's a beautiful song :)

[TheOrhime]

i love this song it so beautiful

[MIAMIviaQUEENSNY]

Such a soothing song....mmmmm

[kishadollars]

This song gives me hopes. I love Gladys Knight. You could not have gotten a better Person to sing.

[Pancho8450]

Que dama, me siento muy feliz de oirla nuevamente. Gracias

[terronicawilliams789]

she can sing Wow

[nba2020]

compare her lyrics compared to todays era. she has confidence and class, and does more for women then today's so-called artists. she has talent.

[Rosal7344]

Thanks Gladys,

Keep up the good work and may God continue to Bless You!!!

[Leewiff1]

So beautiful. I have always loved this song. Thank you.

[Leewiff1]

So beautiful



[selujlyrad04]

Unlike Aretha or Whitney whose voices changed drastically, Gladys still retains that special quality which made her voice so unique. I love her. :)

[lydee09]

@selujlyrad04 Well stated! I am so proud of Gladys for living her life well, and caring for herself and her spirit! It is reflected in how well she still sounds. She lives with a caring expansive and inclusive heart. I just saw her live back in March, she still has all of the vocal power, and sings even more convincingly than ever. I adore Gladys. May she live forever.

[DTCSAH123]

I MET HER MY FATHER HELPED REMOLDEL HER HOUSE

[perkins3111]

OMG!!!!! The sista still has a strong wonderful voice.God has blessed her with a great talent and she is one of my hereos,because she has been through alot in life.

[michelle7able]

she looks good

[ilovecherylpepsiiril]

she looks in her 50s early 50s so pretty no BEAUTIFUL

[ilovecherylpepsiiril]

i looooooove her soooo muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccc­cccccccccchhhhhhhhhhh

[MsButterball63]

the need to be. gladys does it again. this song is so true on all level. the words are so true. i'm sure its love and i have the need to be. you go girl. i just need to be me..except me for me. don't try to change me. i want try to change you. i love you for you and i need you to love me for me.....

[ladymartin69]

gladys still has that touch. and i agree that i need my own little corner to stand. i wanted be like me and no one else

[aryzenhealth]

AWESOME!

[Rhapsody880]

True talent never dies... it just keep getting bettter

[Theodorej1960]

Ohhhh, but I DO love me some Gladys!!!! NO ONE sings like Gladys!!! What a wonderful and special gift her music has been to me in my life. Artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, along with Patti Labelle and Dionne Warwick paved the way paved the way for the likes of Whitney, Mariah, Beyonce, etc. This is the sound of classic soul....from the heart and the soul. Thank you for posting this.

[nickyact1]

fuck me was that good!!!

[nothinghumanlovesfor]

Gosh true talent. i miss real artist's like gladys, i notice some one put three negative lol i dont get it i mean beautiful song beautiful voice, must i say more

[pattylovesbilly]

I love this song, " it became a very defining moment in my life" My love of my life has been a part of me, for 20 years or more. " But I thought the grass was greener on the other side and we parted" He never lied to me or pretened to be no one else but himself. " he said those same words to me , " I can't survive in no one elses shadow" He loveed me so much. Ladies when you find love, LOVE LOve Love and just make sure it's love. It was until 2008 that I learned that! Peace

[soap1919jt]

Thanks a billion for this post, Largo! I'm sitting here at work trying not to shout and/or cry. Gladys is awesome as always. This is one of my all time favorite songs; a song that meant the world to me when it was recorded in 1974. I was 12 years old then, and it means even more to me now at 48.

[jonathandoggg]

Mh hearRS GLADYS KNIGHT is the best of alltime when it come to a song for the people tohear

[ApricotRse]

The TRUE QUEEN of SOUL.

[85Bjorne]

Just INCREDIBLE !!!! Who on earth can compete with THAT

AMAZING

[ballingercindy]

very good

[dolly244]

So much class and soul! Love her. Peace

[mogarcia1861]

A true master.

[patxly]

shes still got it go girl met her once years ago she is a wonderful person as well as a great singer.

[akaziaj]

This song became my anthem and life philosophy at age 19. It's just as relevant now as it was then.

Thanks for posting. I've been looking for it.

[1stbrasscaptain]

The Tyler Perry show? 0_0

When was this? Where?

[smpleclassy]

Gladys reminds me of the time when music was "Music!" Do da dern thang!

[1stbrasscaptain]

I agree. Her voice is so crisp, clear, and concise.

Absolutely Amazing!!

[suburbancoach]

She did it again. And Thanks to to Tyler Perry for bringing her out and delivering the words in this song.

[suburbancoach]

Aint nothing like some Gladys Knight. I love her and all her music. Tyler Perry did it again.

[puertoricanboy2008]

she has true talent. some of the best work i have seen is on tyler perry i can do bad movie. keep it commin gladys. god is with u and u are one of the best of this time!

[rickw1100]

Theres only one GK-Thanks for the Music beautiful Lady.

[ADRIAN1960SV]

The Best

[ADRIAN1960SV]

Que preciosa Gladis , you look Good

[malrob71]

Christian Jones is playing some good guitar on this one, heres for Welsh talent in US!

[momof3ke]

She is one of the most amazing God gifted singers ever.  Every young woman should live by the words of this song!!

[JJN259]

@momof3ke -- I agree 100%! Gladys has a God given talent. She is a soul survivor. She has risen up all of her struggles and still stands head an shoulders above the rest.

[dpatient1]

Truly a magnificent talent. Even if you're not a fan of real soul music - just listen to the way she delivers her lyrics. True genius - God bless you Gladys..

[Hollypiefla]

I have loved her since I was a child... she is my hero

[stypostve]

I just love her she is like your favorite Aunit in the Family she is so awesome

[AGGARIANNE]

she is soooo gorgeous

such a good singer

love her

[ballerdlb]

this amazing performer will be at the horsehammond casion on march 27 go support some real music she been singind since she was 7 amazing

[palmrockbermuda]

one love

[petrie1230]

XD the empress of soul, you keep goin gladys

[PiercedPA]

An Amazing Woman!!!! Nearly 50 years in the business and still sounds Great!

[higgybaby1]

Baby it's been an amazing gracefully 60 years in the business.

[bangeeboi]

My favorite songs for many many years not too mention one the most gifted and talented singer of all times Mrs Knight. Thank you!!

[candylady1625]

@bangeeboi Amen to that statement , Mrs.Knight deserves a standing ovation just for enduring...........btw, this is my favorite song by her also:)!

[dmmurillo100]

She is one of the best to ever perform.Her voice is unbelievably good. Her pipes are smooth, strong, she has great range, and she doesn't do that "warbling" crap that many young R&B singers do. She's a 20 on a scale of 1-10

[Streamline09]

@dmmurillo100 I agree with you about Gladys, but I have to say that some singers take the "warbling" thing way, way over the top for show and not for depth. I cut some slack for Stevie, though :-)

[dmo1950]

@dmmurillo100 I LOVE THIS SONG SHE ALSO SUNG IT IN THE 70'S.I LISTENED TO HER SINCE I CAN REMEMBER MAYBE in the mid 60's I WAS 16 YRS.OLD, I AM NOW A YOUNG 60., STILL LOVE HER SHE IS AWESOME & PASTOR MARVIN,MY,MY LORD, HE IS AWESOME ~ENTIRE FAMILY IS & ANNOINTED BY THE LORD-THANK YOU JESUS

[SeveralMimi]

If I hadn't knew that Gladys were 64 years old, I would have guessed that she was 54.

She is aging very beautifully. But her voice is still perfect ^^

[n0manland]

Love this song. Wish they would release the soundtrack to I Can Do Bad All By Myself.

[rashard418]

don t miss fantasia vh1 reality show "fantasia for real" that airs on vh1 jan11 dont miss

[Accrete25]

so inspring and touchong love you Gladys

[higgybaby1]

Yall, The Empress of Soul Gladys Knight's career is about to blow up even bigger now. Watch out now!!

[leslady64]

Gladys has the best voice of all the females during her era. yeah I love sister Patti but Gladys has a voice that is so soothing.  Oh and this is my jam by gladys.

[mrseanyful]

One of the best!!!!!!!!!!!

I love gladys, and as a singer myself, she has so so inspired me!

[TheOriginalMzDee]

This is one of the BEST songs she's ever performed... Gladys is one of the best entertainers in the industry! This song speaks volumes coming from a woman's perspective!!!

[euromixer120]

How can we get this song on mp3? I just love it. Moves me!!

[ballerdlb]

This is a real legend at work, she made me cry. only two people wa able to that patti and luther now gladys real raw legends

[linoutbaby]

this song touched my heart , the lady is just wonderful. thank u

[Sabrina9099]

A LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!

[LaTonyaThompson]

Gladys' voice is absolutely amazing. It's so refined. I think she sounds better now than she did many years ago. I'm glad to see that she still has her lovely voice and she looks absolutely amazing. I really love her.

[deboralee40]

love it love it put something on your mind thanks gladys

[megamapagmahal]

legend!!

veterans!!

one of the great diva!!

[jdrobinson92yahoo]

TYLER PERRY HAS HIS OWN SHOW?!?!?!?!?!?! What channel does it come on? or wat station?

[ToniB4E]

This don't make no sense how her VOICE is still THE SAME!!! SING IT!!!

[higgybaby1]

Ain't it! And she was 30 when she recorded it and now it's 35 years later, she is the only singer that can sound the same at that age span. That's why she's THE EMPRESS OF SOUL.

[slaterfive]

fi real!

[flimflam4141]

Gladys Knight is the Greatest Female Vocalist that has EVER lived!

[aftertruth4u]

I want to thank you for this song I feel in love with many years go....I would love to hear this song again along with I hope you dance...please, continue to bless us with your heavenly voice.

[mixedgrill]

Still the No 1 Performer on the Planet !!!

[kryssie12]

lol @ mr truth tella

[dylanthermos]

Welsh guitarist Christian Jones backs Gladys Knight yet again. What a great export from Swansea, wales, UK.

[4thpip]

Such a gay pride lyric. One of my all time favorites.

[UNCLEISKINGPIN]

gay pride what are you talking about? Now I dont like the song no more!!

[higgybaby1]

This is not a gay pride song. Everyone pulls what they need from this song. It's an individual feeling, and it's not a reason not to like this song. We all have opinions about everything. It fits wherever it needs too. A woman's point of view, a man's point of view even gay point of view, everyone has that need to be. The Empress of Soul Gladys Knight says this is one of her favorites. She sings it beautifully.

[UNCLEISKINGPIN]

Yeah I still have this in my palylist. I felt bad after I said that! Sorry Gays!

[Slavorice]

I love this song. It definitely speaks to me. I have the need to be me.

[thickcarmel04]

Simply Excellent!!!!

[RubyLeeS]

Wow, Ms. Gladys is wonderful!! I listen in awe each time I hear her voice. I am thankful and blessed to be able to hear such beauty.

[CarriesNo1fan]

Wow.. she is still so beautiful and her voice is so strong. I love me some Gladys Knight!

[simongreenham]

the lovely gladys knight and her sensational voice - there's no one to touch her - long may she reign..

[MrTruthTella]

she look like the cute version of oprah

[mjdreamgirl09]

omg this song is for me this is what my mom is trying to tell me

[angiebee1109]

I dont know anything like this woman.. Ageless voice.  I love me some Gladys!!!!!!

[xpatinamillerx]

Gladys Knight is the best. She's so talented and beautiful.

[DELORSECROSBY49]

Gladys .... Iam what Iam this song have touched my heart, love you Gladys and I pray that god keep blessing you with that voice that he has given you

[mahoganyjones1960]

this beautiful song and the way she sang it really touched me deeply.

[TriniTLY]

like no other; u r d best

[kpitt1204]

I am out of the loop. I didn't even know that Tyler had his own show. Gladys can sing the alphabet and make it sound like gold. She has been a part of the soundtrack of my life for long now, and contiues to be. DO NOTHIG 'TIL YOU HEAR FROM ME by her gets many plays in my household.

[euromixer120]

Why is this song not available on iTunes. Id buy it NOW!!!

[ilovecherylpepsiiril]

i lloooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooov­vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv­vvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeee­eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee gladys knight

[gsdinvestments]

such a classy lady....

[ShakeAwayFan]

Oh, Gladys! Amaaaaazing..... see you in the UK next month - we'll be in the front row! Rob & Peter x x

[Hephzibah777]

...."there's a need to be more than just the reflection of a man. I can't survive in someone's shadow I need my own spot to stand.

So if you're sure it's love, just be sure it's love. For this thing called me, 'Cause I am what I am and I have the need to be."

Growing up I've always loved Gladys's music. This is one of my favorite Gladys songs. Beautifully done...love the lyrics and heartfelt message.

[mixedgrill]

destined4mo

 Has said it all really !

[destined4mo]

Still as graceful and poweful as ever!!!. I've always loved her music, her poise, and genuineness. She is one of my favorite singers in this world!!!!

Thank the Lord for Gladys Knight!!

There will NEVER be another....

=D

[higgybaby1]

She has lost nothing. She sang this song in 1974 and she still sounds the same when she was 30 and now 65, God has blessed this woman with "The Voice" and she has blessed us all Thank you God for sending us The Empress of Soul Gladys Knight.